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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.73, 868.41 and 383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.73, 868.41 and 383.25 is: 575.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.73 : 868.41 = 383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.73/868.41 = 383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.73x = 868.41 × 383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.73x = 332,818.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,818.13/578.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.08

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